Inferences
Sally is alone at home and is upset that her mother isn't home and she is the only one home. How does she feel?
Sally feel's lonely
Lily and her dad packed a basket with four peanut butter sandwiches and a bag of crunchy pretzels. They walked to the big oak tree and spread out a red checkered blanket. What kind of sandwiches did they pack?
Peanut butter sandwiches.
Mary saw it started to rain. She was about to go walk her dog. She opened the closet and looked and looked, but could not find it anywhere. What was Mary looking for? (there are two answers I will accept both or just one.)
Raincoat or umbrella
Sam had a big bag of crackers. He saw that Leo had no snack and looked sad. Sam gave half of his crackers to Leo, and they both ate together. What is the theme of this story? (the theme is one word)
I wear a heavy yellow coat and a red helmet. I ride on a big red truck with a loud siren. I use a long hose to spray water on hot flames. Who am I?
A firefighter
Ella is studying for a test. She is working so hard to the point she is getting sick because she thinks she will fail the test. How is Ella feeling?
Ella is feeling stressed.
Max got a little green turtle for his birthday. He named the turtle Speedy. Max put some small rocks and a tiny bowl of water inside the glass tank. What did Max name his turtle?
Speedy
Leo’s face turned bright red. He stomped his feet and squeezed his hands into tight fists. He took a deep breath, but he still felt like he wanted to yell. What is Leo feeling right now?
Frustrated or Angry.
Jen found a shiny penny on her teacher’s desk. She really wanted to keep it, but she knew it wasn't hers. She gave it to her teacher instead. What is the lesson in this story? (the theme is one word)
Honesty
I am very big and gray. I have two large ears that look like fans and a very long nose called a trunk. I like to eat peanuts and hay. Who am I?
An elephant
John is fishing.
Grandpa wore his straw hat and yellow gloves to work in the garden. He planted six tomato seeds in a long straight row. Then, he used a blue watering can to give them a drink. What color were Grandpa's gloves?
Yellow
Maya stood by the stage. She was biting her nails and looking at the floor. When her teacher called her name, Maya’s tummy felt like it had butterflies jumping around inside. How is Maya feeling?
Maya is feeling anxious or nervous.
A little bird fell out of its nest. Tim picked it up very gently and put it back where it was safe. He made sure the bird was okay before he went inside. What is the theme of this story? (the theme is one word)
Kindness
I wear a white coat and a blue mask. I use a tiny mirror and a bright light to look inside your mouth. I remind you to brush and floss every day. Who am I?
A dentist
The sand is hot. The sun is hot. I jump into the water. The waves hit me. Where am I?
At the beach.
It was raining, so Amy stayed inside to build a castle. She used fifty wooden blocks and two plastic flags. Her cat, Mittens, sat on the rug and watched her work. How many wooden blocks did Amy use?
Amy used 50 wooden blocks
Lucas walked into the kitchen and saw a big box with a bright red bow on the table. His eyes grew wide and his mouth dropped open. 'For me?' he whispered. How is Lucas feeling?
Lucas is feeling surprised or excited.
Kara was very tired and wanted to stop running. She kept going even though her legs hurt. Finally, she crossed the finish line with a big smile. What is the big idea of this story? (the theme is three words)
Not giving up
I have black and yellow stripes and two wings. I fly from flower to flower to find sweet nectar. I live in a hive and make honey. Who am I?
A bee
He wags his tail. He licks me. He wants to play. Who is he?
He is a dog.
Leo went to the library on Tuesday. He picked out a book about space and a book about sharks. He put them in his backpack and showed his library card to the lady at the desk. What day did Leo go to the library?
Leo went to the library on Tuesday.
The heavy rain meant Sarah couldn't go to the zoo. she sat by the window with her chin in her hand. She watched the raindrops crawl down the glass and let out a long, loud sigh. How is Sarah feeling?
Sarah is feeling disappointed or sad.
Ben’s mom asked him to clean his room. He did it right away instead of playing his video game. His mom was very happy that he helped. (the theme is 2 words)
Being helpful
I wear a tall white hat and an apron. My kitchen smells like cinnamon and sugar. I use flour and eggs to make delicious cupcakes and bread. Who am I?
A baker